Alright, so let me tell you about this little project I got myself into. Man, I’ve been wanting to get my hands on a Rolex GMT-Master II Root Beer Bezel for a while now, you know, the one from the official flagship store. These things are seriously classy. But, let’s be real, they cost a fortune! So, I thought, why not try to make a high imitation one myself? It sounded like a fun challenge, and I was itching to see if I could pull it off.
First things first, I needed to find a base watch. Something that looked kinda like the real deal but wouldn’t break the bank. I spent hours browsing online, checking out different stores, and comparing models. I managed to find a decent base watch that had a similar movement to the GMT-Master II. It wasn’t perfect, but it had that general vibe, you know?
Next up, the bezel. This was the tricky part. The Root Beer bezel is iconic, with its two-tone brown and black color. I looked at tons of pictures of the real Rolex to get the colors just right. Then I found a seller online that had these high imitation bezels. It was listed as a “High imitation Rolex GMT-Master II Root Beer Bezel.” The pictures looked pretty good, I gotta say. It had that two-tone bracelet, the black and brown bezel, so I went for it. And the price is not expensive.
- Sourcing the Parts:
- Scoured the internet for a suitable base watch.
- Found a seller with high imitation Root Beer bezels.
While I was waiting for the bezel to arrive, I started working on the dial. I wanted it to look as close to the original as possible, so I carefully studied the details. The font, the spacing, the little crown logo – everything had to be on point. I used some design software to recreate the dial and printed it out on high-quality paper. It took a few tries to get it right, but I was pretty happy with the result.
Assembly Time
Once all the parts arrived, it was time to put everything together. I’m no watchmaker, but I’ve tinkered with watches before, so I felt confident enough to give it a shot. I carefully removed the original bezel and dial from the base watch and replaced them with the new ones. It was a bit fiddly, but I took my time and made sure everything was aligned perfectly.
The last step was the bracelet. The Rolex GMT-Master II Root Beer has this distinctive two-tone bracelet that’s just so cool. Again, I found a high imitation version online that looked pretty convincing. It even had the Rolex logo on the clasp. Attaching the bracelet was straightforward, and once it was on, the watch really started to come together.
Now, I ain’t sayin’ it’s the same as a real Rolex GMT-Master II Root Beer. But if you just want the look, these high imitation ones, you know, for a fraction of the price, it’s not a bad way to go. Plus, doing it myself made it kinda special. It’s like my own little creation, even if it’s just a copy of something else. I wear it sometimes, and most people can’t even tell the difference. They’re like, “Whoa, is that a real Rolex?” And I just kinda smile and say, “It’s a project I worked on.”
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